Veterinarska stanica, Vol. 56 No. 1, 2025.
Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.56.1.9
Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives on Transmissible Viral Tumours in Wild Species
Andreia Garcês
orcid.org/0000-0001-7940-3141
; Exotic and Wildlife Service at the University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro; Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro; CECAV, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Isabel Pires
orcid.org/0000-0001-6330-4560
; CECAV, Portugal
Filipe Silva
; CECAV, University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Sažetak
An oncogenic virus is a virus that has the potential to cause cancer. These viruses can induce the malignant transformation of cells by various mechanisms, such as integrating their genetic material into the host cell's genome or by expressing viral proteins that interfere with normal cellular processes. Understanding and monitoring oncoviruses in wildlife is essential for wildlife conservation efforts. This review aims to provide an overview of oncoviruses of veterinary importance in wild animals and their ecological and evolutionary perspectives on transmissibility. These viruses can contribute to declines in population numbers and alter the dynamics of ecosystems. Conservation biologists and veterinarians work to study and manage these diseases to mitigate their impact on wildlife populations.
Ključne riječi
oncogenic; virus; tumours; wildlife
Hrčak ID:
316663
URI
Datum izdavanja:
11.6.2024.
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